Private Tenant Rights in Islington
Islington is one of London's most densely rented boroughs — over 71% of residents rent. Despite its reputation as an affluent borough, Islington has a large private rented sector with many HMOs, shared flats, and bedsits, particularly in Finsbury Park, Holloway, and Archway.
Islington Council operates additional HMO licensing across the entire borough. Any property rented to 3 or more people from 2 or more households sharing facilities requires an additional licence — regardless of size. Many Islington landlords do not hold one.
If you share a flat or house in Islington with two or more others, your property almost certainly required an additional licence. Where your landlord did not hold it during your tenancy, you have grounds for a Rent Repayment Order of up to 12 months' rent.
Rent Deposit Compensation in Islington
If your Islington landlord failed to protect your deposit within 30 days, or did not give you the correct Prescribed Information, you can claim between 1 and 3 times the deposit amount — even after leaving the property, and even if your deposit was returned.
We check deposit protection records for Islington tenants at no charge. Many people discover they have a valid claim they were completely unaware of.
Rent Repayment Orders in Islington
Islington operates: Mandatory HMO Licensing (national) and Additional HMO Licensing across the entire borough of Islington. If your landlord rented without the correct licence, you can apply to get back up to 12 months of rent already paid. We check the Islington Council licensing register for your specific property address at no charge.